Sachse Place 4 Councilmember Tim Legh-Page takes the oath of office during last week’s City Council meeting. Joining him are his wife, Rachel, and their children, Brecklyn, Reid and Taryn. John Kanelis/The Sachse News

The Sachse City Council welcomed a new member to its ranks after canvassing the results of the June 13 runoff election during a special meeting Wednesday, June 24.

The council swore in Tim Legh-Page, who took the oath of office from City Secretary Leah Granger. His wife and three children joined him for the ceremony. Legh-Page defeated Gurvinder Singh in the runoff election, receiving 1,217 votes, or 53.75%, compared with Singh’s 1,047 votes, or 46.25%.

The council had canvassed the election results the previous day and officially declared the outcome.

Legh-Page won the Place 4 seat previously held by former Councilmember Chance Lindsey, who did not seek reelection. Prior to the June 24 meeting, council held a brief reception in the City Hall Council Chambers to recognize Lindsey’s service.

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